The Home Fix Show
08-01-26 Deck refinishing and home inspections.
Joe gives advice about refinishing a wood deck; home inspectors and home inspections; Idaho Power rate programs; removing old work; and a confession to listeners.
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07-25-26 Air conditioning advice.
Stanley Johnson from Heating Equipment Company sits in with Joe to explain how air conditioning not only works, but getting systems repaired and how to interact with them for more comfort.
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07-18-26 Ask a plumber!
Scott and Joe talk about replumbing a house, RO systems, hose bib issues, copper vs PEX, and slow flushing toilets.
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07-11-26 Roofing fact or fiction.
Andrew and Will from Idaho Roofing Contractors help us understand roofing our homes, the products and the process. Joe also talks about sprinkler system heat stress and Durham's Water Putty.
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07-04-26 Independence home repairs.
How we keep cool; replacing a wax ring; cleaning bathroom drains; air nailers; preparing a house for a long absence; fourth of July fire safety.
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06-27-26 How a project goes bad.
Hear the story of a construction project that has its share of problems. What can we learn from this? Also, the Idaho Bicentennial Capsule is missing! And dealing with a roof leak.
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06-20-26 Hardwoods and softwoods.
Grace from High Desert Hardwood in Eagle, ID, joins Joe on the show to talk about the variety of hardwoods that are available in her store, as well as the best usages and some of the most creative projects that she has seen. Joe also discusses compressors and what might be a good choice for you, a…
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06-13-26 Owner's manual for your house.
Roof maintenance; garage doors; crawl space; insulation; sprinkler systems. And Joe's advice for dealing with door-to-door salespeople.
2:32:21
06-06-26 When a house becomes yours
John Clark with EarthCraft Construction talks about when a builder turns over a new house to a new owner. Also- Home owner associations, replacing windows, frost free hydrants, and wood fence post installations.
2:13:51
05/30/26 New home problems
A Caller discloses multiple problems with a 5-year-old house and Joe discusses the issue of poor building. Also, dryer vent cleaning, energy saving tips, water in crawl space, gate frames, screen rollers, and whole house surge protection.
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